About the Opportunity About the Role Northeastern University is seeking an experienced Occupational Health & Safety Program Manager (OHSPM) to join our Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety (ECOS) team. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Compliance and Occupational Safety, this role is central to developing, implementing, and managing the university's occupational health and safety compliance program across multiple campuses. You will serve as a trusted safety resource for university leaders, facilities personnel, and capital projects teams — evaluating the effectiveness of existing safety programs, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a proactive safety culture at every level of the organization. What You'll Do Regulatory Compliance (20%)Serve as the university's point of contact for occupational health and safety compliance, tracking local, state, and federal standards across industrial hygiene, construction safety, and worker health programs. You'll manage OSHA reporting requirements, liaise with regulators including OSHA and the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, and coordinate corrective actions in response to inspection findings. Occupational Safety Program Management (30%)Oversee all occupational safety programs for Facilities Services, including confined space entry, lockout/tagout, fall protection, powered industrial trucks, electrical safety, hot work, and construction and renovation safety. You'll conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and internal audits, manage the industrial hygiene monitoring and medical surveillance programs, and present safety performance data to leadership. Safety Training (20%)Develop, deliver, and manage occupational health and safety training for facilities and capital project staff. You'll leverage Learning Management Systems and data management platforms to ensure employees across all campuses are equipped to recognize and respond to workplace hazards. Systems Implementation & Stakeholder Communication (30%)Provide safety guidance on new facilities projects, conduct site inspections, perform gap analyses, and develop plans to address identified deficiencies. You'll assist with accident investigations, participate in emergency response planning, and engage with senior managers, peer institutions, and regulatory agencies to continuously improve the university's safety programs. What We're Looking For Required: Bachelor of Science in a physical science, life science, public health, environmental science, engineering, occupational safety, or a related field — or formal training in one of these fields plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree Experience as a safety professional in an industrial, construction, or building management setting Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations impacting industrial and construction work (29 CFR 1910 and 1926) Hands-on experience developing and delivering safety training to adult learners, covering topics including hazardous materials, lockout/tagout, fall protection, confined spaces, bloodborne pathogens, hot work, and other high-risk tasks Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace hazards Working knowledge of safe work requirements for trades professions including plumbers, carpenters, electricians, HVAC, and mechanical workers Strong communication, coordination, and customer service skills with the ability to influence safety behavior across a diverse university community Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook) Ability to learn a Learning Management System (LMS) or data management platform such as Campus Optics or HSI Must be medically qualified to wear respiratory protection and PPE, and able to lift up to 50 lbs Required Credential: OSHA-approved 30-hour Industrial Safety or 30-hour Construction Safety certificate Preferred: Experience in an academic research institution providing occupational and environmental health and safety services Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Why Northeastern Northeastern University is a global research university with a commitment to experiential learning and community engagement. Our facilities teams support a dynamic, multi-campus environment spanning Boston, Burlington, and Nahant, MA. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead safety programs that protect a diverse workforce and support the university's broader mission. Position Type Legal and Regulatory Administration Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 110S Expected Hiring Range: $76,335.00 - $107,823.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.